as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependability
Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Toyota Corolla is a versatile, long running vehicle that balances economy, modern features, and dependability, appealing to a wide range of drivers over the last 59 years, and still going strong today, with new editions and models like the Corolla Cross SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Small business sustainability depends on your ability to weigh cost against quality, speed and dependability are foundational.
—Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Toyota Corolla is a versatile, long running vehicle that balances economy, modern features, and dependability, appealing to a wide range of drivers over the last 59 years, and still going strong today, with new editions and models like the Corolla Cross SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
However, most of those issues were addressed in redesigns, and modern CVTs from manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda have proved very dependable.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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Aim for clear headlines and concise notes, and agree on timelines to ensure your reputation reflects focus and reliability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to strengthen the long-term reliability of Connecticut’s freight rail network, the Connecticut Department of Transportation awarded $20 million in grants through the Rail Freight Infrastructure Program.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That’s a volatile way to win games, not a reliable one.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The companies aim to explore whether nuclear energy can provide a reliable and efficient power source for long-distance maritime transport.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The minors, according to the letter, identified the school's director, who is a dual American-Guinean citizen, and three other administrators, as responsible for the abuses.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Assembly of Experts — Iran’s deliberative body responsible for selecting the nation’s supreme leader — selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain leader, to succeed his father, who had been in power for more than thirty years.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is in contrast to assurances from local officials that people are safe and life can carry on as normal — albeit with occasional missile alerts and widespread school closures.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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